Karate Kid

Description

You Tube video link:  https://youtube.com/shorts/BAl2TWhAFm0   FOR ADOPTION!   Note:  Only those with a responsible dog ownership history and excellent vet reference need apply. (For more pics, visit nr2r.petfinder.com or www.RoadtoRescueLA.org)   INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLY: PLEASE read profile thoroughly BEFORE applying: DOG APPLICATION LINK:     http://www.roadtorescuela.org/dog-application Karate Kid (male) Intake date:  8/13/2026 Aussie/ Poodle mix Approx DOB 3/14/2025 Intake weight:  20.10 pounds Adoption fee:  $275, which includes vetting, microchip Benefactor Dog:  When we have a popular dog, we dub them a “Benefactor Dog”.  A Benefactor Dog will have an above average adoption fee.  In other words, for OTHER dogs where the adoption fee is minimal or waived due to age, health or some other reason (although we’ve likely spent hundreds and sometimes thousands of dollars) a Benefactor dog will help us somewhat make up the shortfall.  If this dog has an above-average adoption fee, she/he is a Benefactor Dog. Good with other dogs:  yes Cats:  unknown – we do not have cats to be able to test Vetting and other:  altered (spayed), dental performed, up-to-date on age-appropriate vaccinations, heartworm negative, fecal -tapeworms observed (treated), on monthly flea/tick and heartworm prevention, microchipped Health issues:  none observed. Temperament:  very sweet, playful, social, friendly! Energy level:  medium   GROOMING (doodles, poodles – anything “oodle” - long-haired, etc.) This dog is HIGH MAINTENANCE and will require REGULAR professional grooming.  Regular professional grooming can be expensive.  Depending on the size of the dog, you can spend anywhere from $40-$100 or more, every 6-8 weeks.   You MUST factor this into your budget when adopting a dog that will require regular grooming.   This is one reason that so many doodles and other high-maintenance dogs are ending up in shelters with unkempt and heavily matted coats.  Pet owners don’t consider the maintenance or the cost involved.   Before applying, check around for pricing (groomers vary) and make sure you are prepared for the cost.   Biography:  PLEASE keep in mind your AGE!   Despite what you may want, we want YOU to outlive the pup… not the other way around!  Puppies or young dogs (especially small-breed) can live 15-20 years! Karate Kid came in with Mr. Miagi from animal control.  These poor boys must have LIVED in belly bands that never got changed.  Karate Kid has stains on his coat and burns around his male area.  Karate Kid's staining circled his entire waist.  It's terrible!  We're not sure what was going on with the owner for  them to neglect to change the bands, but we hope they are getting help now that the dogs are removed.  Karate Kid is all innocence rolled up into a floof ball!  He's happy, friendly, social, doesn't meet a stranger... gets along with everyone...  playful...  and fun!  He'd do great in a home that loves the outdoors and having get-togethers because this little guy would be your welcome wagon.  While he is playful and fun, he can also be chill and calm.  He's just a good combo of both.  Karate Kid does great in a kennel if needed and walks ok on a leash.  We don't know what his life was like before us, but what we do know is that his future looks so bright!   **WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW** *We do adopt out of state provided the adopter is willing and able to travel to us once approved.  We do not ship or transport our animals and there is no exception to this rule.   *Most of our adoptable dogs are small, and they are never to be left outside alone, ever!  We only rehome our dogs to adopters that plan to have them as inside dogs and part of the family!   We do allow adopters with doggie doors, provided there is SECURE fencing and the dog is over 15 pounds.  There is no exception to this rule!   *PREDATORS:    IF THIS DOG IS UNDER 10 POUNDS, the dog is to be monitored and protected when outside at all times!  PREDATOR-THREAT IS A REAL DANGER!  For example, a hawk tried to pick up a Chihuahua owned by a friend visiting Ninna’s house… RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE VISITOR.  Thankfully the visitor was watching the dog and the hawk was wrestled off of the Chihuahua but it did require an ER visit and she is was very lucky to survive.   TAKE IT SERIOUSLY!     *NO SMALL CHILDREN!!  As with almost all the dogs at NR2R, young children or a very active household is not recommended.   Many of our dogs come to us BECAUSE of small children, thus we do not rehome our dogs to homes with babies or young children.  KEEP THIS IN MIND IF YOU HAVE VISITING GRANDCHILDREN AS WELL!  Even if the children are older, it would depend on the child AND the parent or parents.    *HOUSETRAINING:  We do NOT guarantee that any of our adoptable dogs are housetrained.   While most should be easily trained, keep in mind that they live in a rescue where they have access to the outdoors all day and are inside at night.  Even if they were surrendered to us as housetrained, it doesn’t mean they will automatically be housetrained in your home.  Housetraining them should be easy in the right home with time, patience, and consistency.    *KENNELING:  We always recommend kenneling when you cannot supervise your dog.  This helps with housetraining and any destructive tendencies until you get to know your new addition.   *We do not guarantee the age, health or temperament of any of the dogs we rehome.  Many of the dogs we take in come from animal control and rarely do we have histories and even when we do, many times the histories are inaccurate.   *Only adopters with a responsible dog ownership history and excellent vet reference need apply.   If you bring this pet into your heart and home, you will receive in return many years of love, companionship, and loyalty.  That’s our guarantee.   Other notes:  This pet is available for adoption through Ninna’s Road to Rescue, Benton, La.  We are 501c3 non-profit organization.  Our mission is to rescue primarily small-breed dogs and to re-home them into RESPONSIBLE and CARING forever homes.    DOG APPLICATION LINK:   http://www.roadtorescuela.org/dog-application Time may be of the essence if you are looking to adopt a specific animal.  We do not reserve animals, unless and until we have approved your application, provided the animal is still available at the time we receive your application.  The first APPROVED application we receive will be considered.  We are NOT a first come, first serve rescue!! We adopt our rescues out to the RIGHT home, not just A home. Only responsible pet owners need apply. Applying to adopt does NOT commit you to the adoption NOR does it guarantee the adoption. CONTACT:  Our adoptable pets are updated regularly, but if you want to check the availability of a pet... OR still have questions AFTER reading this profile, message us via our Facebook page.   Please indicate the name when communicating with us. www.RoadtoRescueLA.org